Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM): Prevalence and Longitudinal Impact on Adherence to Conventional Therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Details of Research
Contact:
Primary Investigator: Dr. Geoffrey Nguyen
Co-investigators: Drs. Justina Sam, Smita Halder, Richmond Sy, Nilesh Chande
Enrolment: Complete
Objective: Objective is to gain insight into why patients use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), the different types of CAM, and perceived benefits that will help us better understand patients and potentially lead to better care.
Expectation: This study will provide helpful information as to how CAM impact adherence to more conventional medicines and help us develop strategies to help patients balance the need or desire to use CAM but at the same time not compromise their health.
Eligibility: All patients seen in out-patient clinics at Mount Sinai Hospital over 18 years of age who have a confirmed diagnosis of IBD (either Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis).
Status Update: Updated as of Winter 2012 by Reka Thanabalan
Participant Tally: 600
We would like to sincerely thank all of our study participants. This research couldn't be possible without your cooperation.
Articles:
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